Mercenary

Rider ShafiqueThe Sauce

BPM88 Key11BA MajorEnergySustainerDrum & Bass

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4:56·Released 2024·

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About This Track

Mercenary by Rider Shafique, The Sauce is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 88 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 55% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 11B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 88 BPM, this Drum & Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 55% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy55%

Drive45%

Groove30%

Brightness91%

Bass Weight81%

Tempo88 BPM

Key11B

Major · 9

4:56

Duration

53%

Mood

-8 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Rider Shafique

Rider Shafique is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for work within the genre's electronic landscape. His output spans releases across the drum and bass community.

Median BPM: 87
Top key: 4A · F Minor
Active: 2018
Tracks: 32

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